School based Personal Care Assistant

Pediatric Developmental Services; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

IRA with company matching

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) seeks a full-time Personal Care Assistant in Sterling, VA to support a student throughout the school day. The role includes direct, individualized assistance with daily living activities and ensuring safe, meaningful participation in instruction.

Qualifications include Special Education or Autistic Support experience; you will collaborate with teachers and related service providers to implement IEP accommodations and reinforce routines.

Qualifications

• Experience providing 1:1 personal care and direct student support.
• Ability to assist with daily living tasks (mobility, toileting, feeding, hygiene).
• Experience collaborating with teachers and related service providers.
• Support students with IEP accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, individualized support to a student throughout the school day.
• Assist with daily living tasks: mobility, toileting, feeding, hygiene.
• Monitor health or behavioral needs.
• Support transitions between classes and reinforce IEP accommodations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Patience

Problem solving

Education

Special Education and/or Autistic Support Experience

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is seeking to hire a full-time Personal Care Assistant. Are you passionate about helping all students reach their potential? Do you love working in a bright, active, positive environment? Are you interested in joining an organization devoted to helping all children succeed? If so, this may be the position for you!

This teaching position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution


• IRA with company matching

Qualifications:

• Special Education and/or Autistic Support Experience

A 1:1 Personal Care Assistant provides direct, individualized support to a student throughout the school day to ensure their safety, comfort, and full access to instruction. This role typically includes helping with daily living tasks such as mobility, toileting, feeding, and hygiene; monitoring health or behavioral needs; supporting transitions between classes; and reinforcing routines or accommodations outlined in the student's IEP. The assistant works closely with teachers and related service providers to maintain a consistent, supportive environment that allows the student to participate meaningfully in all school activities.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

Do you have strong communication skills? Are you self-motivated? Are you patient and willing to problem solve? Can you easily connect with children and their parents? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

ABOUT PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) provides the nation's public school districts, charter schools, and communities at large with highly qualified teachers & pediatric therapists, including speech, occupational, and physical therapists. At PDS, we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best pediatric therapists to partnering them with the right schools and clinics in need, PDS supports win-win initiatives for all. From speech-language therapy to school psychology, our children deserve the best care possible, and at PDS, we make that happen.

We know that every one of our employees is essential in our mission to make a difference in the lives of children. This is why we also offer competitive compensation and great benefits.